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How many syllables in “boustrophedonic”?

5

syllables in "boustrophedonic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

bou · strop · he · do · nic

Letters

15

b · o · u · s · t · r · o · p · h · e · d · o · n · i · c

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
o1
u1
s1
t1
r1
o1
p3
h4
e1
d2
o1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “boustrophedonic

The word boustrophedonic contains 5 syllables, divided as bou · strop · he · do · nic. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "boustrophedonic" have?

"boustrophedonic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "boustrophedonic" into syllables?

"boustrophedonic" is divided into syllables as: bou · strop · he · do · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "boustrophedonic"?

The Scrabble score for "boustrophedonic" is 25 points.

Using “boustrophedonic” in writing

"boustrophedonic" (bou · strop · he · do · nic) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, boustrophedonic is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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